- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Kent Education Centerbeltline
Federal NCES profile for Kent Education Centerbeltline, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 268062000888
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent Education Centerbeltline earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 22
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent Education Centerbeltline has class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Education Centerbeltline ranks #5 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
NCES ID 268062000888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Kent Education Centerbeltline shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 268062000888 · Grand Rapids, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
43 enr · 3.9:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Empower U (188 students)
Kent Education Centerbeltline shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kent Education Centerbeltline in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Empower U
Empower U
188 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
99 students
- Pine Grove Lea
Pine Grove Learning Center
85 students
- Lincoln Develo
Lincoln Developmental Center
77 students
- Kent Isd Deaf 61
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing
61 students
- This school 43
Kent Education Centerbeltline
43 students
What this shows Kent Education Centerbeltline reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent Education Centerbeltline compares
Kent Education Centerbeltline is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.9:1 | ▼ 78% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.9:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 76.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
African American 25.6%
Two or More 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Kent Education Centerbeltline is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Kent Education Centerbeltline Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower U | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Developmental Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kent Education Centerbeltline's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 3.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Standard public school
635 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Standard public school
600 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Innovation Central High
Standard public school
386 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Alternative education program
218 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nextech High School
Standard public school
144 students 24:1 students per teacher
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Alternative education program
99 students 33:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~43 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kent Education Centerbeltline
How many students attend Kent Education Centerbeltline?
Kent Education Centerbeltline has 43 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Education Centerbeltline?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Education Centerbeltline is 3.9:1, which is 78% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent Education Centerbeltline?
69.6% of students at Kent Education Centerbeltline are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent Education Centerbeltline?
The largest demographic group at Kent Education Centerbeltline is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent Education Centerbeltline?
Kent Education Centerbeltline has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kent Education Centerbeltline rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Education Centerbeltline ranks #5 of 22 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Kent Isd?
Besides Kent Education Centerbeltline, Kent Isd also operates Empower U (188 students), Lincoln School (99 students), and Pine Grove Learning Center (85 students). See the Kent Isd district page for the complete list.